Mastercard profit beats estimates on strong consumer spendingMastercard reported better-than-expected second-quarter profits on Thursday. Strong transaction volumes and resilient consumer spending sup...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceGulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's per...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Reliance ramps up diesel exports to Europe, Brazil in July, sources sayReliance Industries sharply increased diesel exports to Europe and Brazil in July as global fuel markets tightened following the US-Iran co...
30 Jul, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Global Market: European shares muted as Middle East tensions, Fed uncertainty offset strong earningsEuropean shares traded in a tight range as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over the U.S....
30 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Discounts narrow on Russian Urals crude in IndiaDiscounts on Russian Urals crude oil delivered to India have dropped significantly this week. Stronger demand from Indian refiners is linke...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Lamborghini profit slips as tariffs, Middle East conflict weighLamborghini's operating profit declined over eight percent in the first half. This reflects sector-wide fragility spurred by tariffs and Mi...
29 Jul, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Global Market: Japan's Nikkei swings between gains and losses as AI stock selloff persistsJapan's Nikkei index saw mixed trading as investors awaited major US tech earnings. AI and chip-related stocks continued to face pressure, ...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Ukraine says wants to avoid 'escalation' with IranUkraine and Iran's foreign ministers spoke by phone on Tuesday regarding an attack. Kyiv stated its goal is to avoid unnecessary escalation...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
L&T shares rise 4% after Q1 earnings. Why Goldman Sachs, other brokerages remain bullish?Larsen & Toubro (L&T) shares climbed after the company reported a 14% YoY rise in Q1 FY27 net profit to ₹4,123 crore. Revenue from operatio...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Dollar holds steady as Fed decision loomsThe U.S. dollar reached a one-month high due to Middle East hostilities. Traders awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later...
29 Jul, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
India plans up to quarter of 2027 LPG imports from US, sources sayIndia plans to buy a quarter of its LPG imports from the United States in 2027. This move aims to reduce Middle East reliance and support t...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Iran will never reach understanding with US, deputy parliament speaker saysIran's Deputy Parliament Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei stated no understanding with America is possible. He emphasized the Strait of Hormuz...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Global Market: Singapore Central Bank surprises markets with policy tightening amid inflation risksSingapore's central bank unexpectedly tightened monetary policy on Monday. Persistent inflation risks from elevated energy costs prompted t...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Netanyahu set to visit US next week, confirms Trump amid regional tensionsPresident Donald Trump announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the US next week. The visit comes amid escalatin...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources sayPakistan is exploring ways to revive stalled US-Iran talks following a push by China, with exploratory discussions held during Iranian Inte...
24 Jul, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Bitcoin trades near $65,000 as Middle East tensions dampen crypto sentiment; Ethereum also trades lowerOver the past 24 hours, Bitcoin declined 0.43% and Ethereum fell 2.23%. Among major altcoins, BNB, XRP, Solana, Hyperliquid, Dogecoin and C...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Dollar rides yield surge as Middle East and trade wars raise inflation stakesThe dollar strengthened against major currencies on Friday. Rising oil prices and new trade tariffs fueled inflation concerns globally. U.S...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.03 AM IST